Political Machines in American History

Political Machines in American History

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History

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

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ANGELA LACOSTE

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of political machines in the United States during the 19th century?

To maintain power

To provide good governance

To eliminate corruption

To support progressive reformers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader of Tammany Hall, the political machine in New York City?

William Magear Tweed

Andrew Jackson

Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas Nast

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the services provided by political machines to immigrants and the poor in exchange for votes?

Jobs and housing

Free education

Tax exemptions

Legal representation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common method used by political machines to manipulate elections?

Stuffing ballot boxes

Implementing workplace safety laws

Providing free healthcare

Building public parks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of exposing the corruption of political machines like the Tweed Ring?

It led to progressive reforms targeting city governments

It increased the power of political machines

It resulted in more public-works projects

It improved the reputation of political bosses